The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg. Material used is carved wood, gilded.
Wood
Antique Dutch Brass Mid-Drip Heemskerk Candlestick circa 1525
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A rare and historically significant Dutch brass candlestick of the Heemskerk type, dating to around 1525. This early 16th-century example features a pronounced mid-drip pan with slig...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The center of each bobeche is fitted with a spike, surrounded by a pierced brass crown of ...
Brass
c.1860–1880 Pair of Gothic Revival Bronze Church Candlesticks, France, 16.5in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Impressive pair of 19th century bronze candlesticks executed in the Gothic Revival style, likely of French or Northern European origin. These sculptural candlesticks feature an archi...
Bronze
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick
Located in Skien, NO
This stunning brass/bronze candlestick features a rustic patina and showcases the craftsmanship of the European Gothic Revival and Baroque styles from the 1800s. Its timeless desig...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze Candlesticks, Done in the Manner of A. W. N. Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of neo-gothic bronze candlesticks in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, finely cast in form of a gothic cluster column on ...
Bronze
Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an original Gothic candelabra that dates back to the 1500s. It was expertly handcrafted from brass and consists of two parts that...
Brass
Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze altar sticks with round pad feet (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze candlestick. Century XVI. Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...
Bronze
Rare Late Gothic Ecclesiastical Pricket Candlestick, France ca. 1475
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and exceptionally atmospheric Late Gothic ecclesiastical pricket candlestick, hand-crafted during the closing decades of the medieval period. Standing an impressive 65 cm in h...
Wrought Iron
Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces. T...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Spanish Gothic Style Floor Candlestick in Wrought Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-hammered Gothic style floor candle stand with gold leaf accents, Spain, circa 1890. This elegant floor standing candleholder has a tri...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique Pair Gothic Revival of Handcrafted Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of 19th century candleholders. If you are looking for a stylish and small pair of church candle holders to create a special atmospher...
Brass, Bronze
Large Pair Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Brass Table or Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and heavy pair of altar candle sticks. These handcrafted and heavy candleholders are made around 1930 by H. v/d Heijden. With beautiful scro...
Brass
$2,008 / set
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A pair of 17th-century bronze candlesticks featuring architectural details. Each piece is crafted from heavy cast bronze and displays intricate floral and geometric motifs, including...
Bronze
Gothic Hand-Sculpted Candle Stick Holder Carved from Solid Teak, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This hand-carved and turned solid teak sculpture shows exceptional artisan craftsmanship as well as exquisite old-growth woodgrains unique to the Burmese teak species. At over 16 inc...
Teak
Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this regal pair of Vintage Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks by Sarreid. Cast in solid bronze with a rich patina, each lion sits proudly upright, clutching a ...
Bronze
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair This set includes two identical candlestick holders mounted on sturdy carved wood. Each candlestick holder has space for thr...
Metal
$525 / set
H 10.63 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of French Empire Brass Candlesticks, Etched Design, Circa 1800s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French Empire style brass candlesticks from the 1800’s with a beautiful silhouette and nice heft in the patinated metal to add intrigue to a mantel or dining table. Subtle,...
Brass
$1,750Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.13 in Dm 4.63 in
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Brass
$295
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Rock Crystal, Lead Crystal, and Brass Candelabra, Late 19th Century
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of rock crystal, lead crystal, and brass candelabra, late 19th century. This pair of candelabras have a series of large rock crystal beads supporting their stems topped by a pin...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Gothic-style (19th century) bronze dore altar sticks with 3 religious figures. (priced each).
Bronze
Antique Neo-Gothic Gilt Bronze Pricket Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Pair of Solid Cast Brass Candlesticks Originel Patina
Located in Verviers, BE
Antique Pair of Solid Cast Brass Candlesticks Originel Patina The solid brass is sharply cast and well defined, and are an identical pair. They each stand solidly on large foot. Wei...
Brass
Pair 19th Century brass candlesticks
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century brass candlesticks, having turned and shaped columns raised on a square platform base. Circa 1860.
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Pair of Wall Mount Candlesticks, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau brass pair of Wall Mount candlesticks 1930s Originel Patina Excellent condition. looks simply stunning. If you have any questio...
Brass
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Candlesticks
Located in Nottingham, GB
Pricket candlesticks represent one of the earliest forms of candle holder, distinguished by a central spike used to secure the candle in place. Before the widespread adoption of sock...
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Brass Adjustable Candlestick, Hand-Crafted, 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Antique brass chamber candlestick with aged patina and adjustable mechanism and finger ring. Great patina to brass.
Brass
Antique German Late Gothic Brass Candlestick, circa 1500
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A rare German late Gothic brass candlestick (Spulenleuchter), dating to around 1500. This finely crafted piece features a broad circular base with a gently sloping profile, supportin...
Brass, Bronze
Pair Of Antique Brass Candlesticks Circa 1930's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English-style brass push-up candlesticks circa 1930's. The candlesticks are made of solid brass with a substantial weight. The turned, stacked baluster design is often referred to a...
Brass
Vintage Pair of Black Wrought Iron Candle Holders
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vintage pair of Gothic wrought iron candle holders.
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Gothic Style Brass Candle Stick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition Original Vintage Condition
Brass
Pair of Antique Brass Gothic Candle Holders
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large antique brass candle holders. The iconography depicting the winged dog/lion can be traced back to the East Slavic trad...
Brass
20th Century Brass and Agate Gothic Style Candle Sticks
Located in New York, NY
20th century Brass Candle Sticks, meticulously crafted in a captivating Gothic style. Each candlestick is a true work of art, featuring int...
Agate, Brass
Metal Cross with Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Metal cross with candlesticks Very good condition Measures: height 26 cm, width 31 cm.
Metal
Sold
H 17.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair Large Antique Early 19th Century French Gold Bronze Chateau Candle Holders
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair exceptional antique early 19th century French gold bronze chateau candle holders with swans. Wonderful Gothic candlesticks in a large size and with intricate carving.
Bronze
Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two brass candlesticks Very good condition Measures: Height 8 cm, diameter 9 cm.
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 22 in D 7 in
Pair Antique French Brass Altar Candelabra Adjustable Fleur de Lis Candlestick
Located in Choudrant, LA
Pair antique French brass Altar candelabra adjustable fleur de lis candlestick ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely pair of antique French altar candlesticks...
Brass
Set of Two Huge Church Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of candlesticks from the mid-20th century. Dimensions: Height 77 cm, width 28 cm, depth 28 cm.
Brass
Sold
H 24.4 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Pair of Hand Carved Nutwood and Gilt Brass Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of early 20th century candleholders. If you are looking for a stylish and good size pair of church candleholders to create a special atmosphere then this handcrafted...
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Antique Dragons Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Gothic pair of solid brass candleholders rare pair hard to find circa 1950s, nicely patinated, with an open mouth of 3/4" in diameter for a candle.
Brass
Late 19th Century Pair of Scandinavian Pewter Altar Candlesticks
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Scandinavian pewter altar candlesticks of Gothic form, probably, Swedish, late 19th century. Turned column raised on tripod base, good co...
Pewter